MINNEAPOLIS — George Springer hit two homers among four hits, and
the Houston Astros hammered a season-high six home runs to complete
a series sweep against the Minnesota Twins with a 17-6 win on
Wednesday.
Evan Gattis had four hits, including a solo homer, and three RBIs.
Carlos Correa had three hits, including a two-run homer in the
first inning, and drove in three runs. Alex Bregman homered for the
third straight day and Marwin Gonzalez also homered as Houston won
its seventh game in a row.
The Astros scored a franchise-record 40 runs in the three-game
series.
Twins left-hander Hector Santiago (4-5) lost his third straight
game, surrendering six runs on eight hits in six innings.
Minnesota relievers allowed 28 runs, 27 earned, in nine innings in
the three games. The Twins got a solo homer by Eddie Rosario and a
two-run shot by former Astro Jason Castro.